Jane A. McLamarrah left her mark on history in 1985 when she became the first woman to receive a Ph.D. in civil engineering from Clemson University. It was a time of minimal support for women and others underrepresented in engineering. She felt she needed to be twice as good and obtain twice as many credentials to […]
Civil Engineering
Abdul Basit Peerzada and Prof. Prasad Rangaraju receive Portland Cement Fellowship
The J. P. Gleason Research Fellowship education fellowship is provided by Portland Cement Association to identify and attract outstanding candidates in the field of engineering and the physical sciences and provide them with the necessary support to complete their studies. Additionally, this support is intended to provide them an opportunity for productive work in the cement […]
Message from the Chair
Greetings from Clemson University! Notwithstanding the COVID-19 pandemic, fall 2021 was marked by three extraordinary events, namely, the official launching of the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences (CEEES) on Aug. 15; the adoption of the next-generation civil engineering (CE) undergraduate curriculum on Nov. 1; and the CE Donor Recognition Event on […]
Dr. Nigel Kaye, Recipient of the 2021 Civil Engineering Institute Robert Alfred Carr Best Paper
Dr. Nigel Kaye and former PhD student, Dr. Will Martin and current lecturer in General Engineering received the 2021 Outstanding Robert Alfred Carr best paper awarded. The research focused on the ability of green roof systems to impact stormwater runoff from buildings. This research has been covered in many studies, however, a lot of these studies […]
Ashok Mishra is helping the world predict how the changing climate will affect global water supplies
Ashok Mishra is helping the world predict how the changing climate will affect global water supplies, research that is taking on a heightened urgency as the weather becomes more extreme. “The climate is changing, and it’s going to increase extreme events,” Mishra said. “We have to take it seriously.” Mishra said the globe is already […]
ENR Southeast Announces 2022 Top 20 Young Professionals in Southeast
Dr. Kalyan Piratla was selected as one of the Top 20 young professionals from Engineering News-Record (ENR) southeast region and the only individual from the academia to be listed this year. ENR is among the most widely recognized construction industry publications. ENR annually recognizes 20 up-and-coming construction industry professionals who exhibit notable achievements in terms of […]
Dr. Ronnie Chowdhury and Clemson C2M2 Receives Prestigious IEEE Lead Award
The IEEE ITS Institutional Lead Award is given annually for ITS researchers, practitioners, and research/development teams who have made significant contributions to research in ITS related fields (ITS Research Award), developed and deployed successful ITS systems or implementations (ITS Application Award), and demonstrated leadership in promoting ITS technologies (ITS Institutional Lead Award). These awards are established […]
2021 Honors and Awards
Congratulations to all of our Honors and Award winners: Herbert Busching Outstanding Senior Award Paul Gennett 2021 Herbert Busching Outstanding Junior Award Edwina Lewis 2021 Herbert Busching Outstanding Junior Award Mark E McCool 2021 John M Ford Memorial Award Jayson Leonard 2021 E. L. Clarke Hannah Stewart 2021 Glenn Graduate Fellowship Ian Stewart 2021 Glenn […]
Fengjaio Zou—Clemson University R.C. Edwards Outstanding Graduate Student Award
Fengjaio Zou is the recipient of the R.C. Edwards Outstanding Graduate Student Award given by Clemson University Division of Student Affairs. The award is “Presented in memory of the longtime president best known for leading Clemson from an all-male military college to a major coeducational and integrated university. It is given to the best “all […]
Paul Gennett — 2021 Herbert Busching Outstanding Senior Award
Stephen Paul Gennett is the recipient of the 2021 Herbert Busching Outstanding Senior Award. Paul, a member of the Clemson Honors College graduated, with a cumulative GPA of 3.93. As you read of his accomplishments, you will realize that Paul has been involved in many different Clemson experiences as an undergraduate and is well deserving […]
